Mr. Lu Cher jjang, as soon as election was passed by the Advisory Council, assumed the office as Premier. He entered upon his new duty with a zest that has earned for him the admiration of his friends and created amazement among others, During hie short tenure of office, as Chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he abolished many sinecure posts and dismissed the old and the incompetent without fear or hesitation. His appointment is believed to have given satisfaction to both Chinese and foreigners.
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